France•EuropeOverseas Territories Short-Stay Visa (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
99 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
National short-stay visa for visiting French overseas departments and territories. Not valid for mainland France.
This visa is specifically for visiting French overseas departments and territories (DROM: Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion). It is a national visa not valid for mainland France.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
90 days
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for travel period plus 3 months
Passport photos
Recent color photos
Visa application form
National visa form for overseas
Accommodation proof
Hotel booking or address in territory
Proof of funds
Financial means for stay
Travel insurance
EUR 30,000 minimum coverage
Return ticket
Proof of return transportation
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Advantages
- Access to French tropical territories
- Clear purpose and territory
- Extended stay option (90 days)
- Relatively straightforward process
Considerations
- Territory-specific only
- Cannot transfer to mainland France
- Separate visa from Schengen
- No path to residency
- Time in territories not counted toward Schengen limit
Application Process
Identify destination
Specify which overseas territory
Prepare documents
Passport, accommodation, proof of funds
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Specify territory
Clearly indicate which territory visiting
Pay fee
EUR 99 visa fee
Await decision
2-4 weeks
Collect visa
Passport with visa for specific territory
Application Forms
Overseas Territories Visa Application (CERFA 15934-01)
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